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Wine Term: VarietalThe wine term varietal refers to a type of wine that is created by using a specific type of grape. They are named after these grapes. There are wines which contain 100% of the grape they are named after. However, a wine can be named after a single grape if it is comprised of at least 75% of that grape in the United States. There are other areas that require as much as 85% to be named for a grape variety. Most Cabernet Sauvignon are this type of blend because the cabernet characteristics are so strong. They are typically blended with a less full bodied wine such as a Merlot or a Cabernet Franc, or even both. A good example of these wines is any of the four primary types of red wine or types of white wine. Return from Wine Terms: Varietal to Wine For Beginners
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